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Chrome Netbook cr-48 Pictures

Daniel — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:47:32 +0000

Just wanted to post some pictures of the new Google Chrome OS Notebook (or Google Chrome netbook – take your pick). According to the blog post on the Googleblog the test notebooks sent out to the Chrome OS test pilots will be all black with no logos or branding (as seen below) and will have the following specs:

“12.1 inch screens, full-sized keyboards and touch pads, integrated 3G from Verizon, eight hours of battery life and eight days of standby time.”

Here are the test Google Chrome notebook pictures:

A picture of the Google Netbook used for testing the Chrome OS

The Google Chrome Netbook CR-48 - No branding or stickers

The Google Netbook Pictured From the Side

Another picture of the Chrome Netbook CR-48

Update 2/15/20011 – My wife and I recently each received our very own Google Chrome OS CR-48 Netbooks. I wrote a post about the unboxing of them here.

Newest Chrome OS Screenshots

Daniel — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:22:04 +0000

It’s finally happening – Google, after a failed attempt to compete in the cell phone manufacture industry, has decided to try and step on some Notebook Operating System toes by coming out with a private, invite-only beta not-for-sale version of their Chrome Netbook cr-48 running the new Chrome OS ( see screen captures of the new Chrome OS below).

Screenshot of the Chrome OS Login Screen

The login screen can be edited to include multiple users and a guest account.

Screenshot of Chrome OS Desktop

The Chrome OS opens to a desktop that is actually just the same thing as the Google Chrome browser.

Chrome OS screenshot of the chat pop up that stays on top off all tabs/apps.

The notification pop ups, like the chat windows, stay on top of all tabs and apps.

Chrome OS Chat Panel Stays on Top

In Chrome OS you won’t have to switch between windows to chat and browse/work – but you will have to find a convenient space for that ever present chat window to stay – a plus or minus?

An example of Chrome OS Alert Notifications

Image of built in WiFi or Verizon Data network on the Chrome OS

Select from available WiFi networks in the area or use the Verizon Network conveniently built into the Chrome OS. If rumors are true and I can end up getting my hands on one of these I can use my iPhone and my Google Notebook all on one Verizon plan.

The Chrome Web Store - Apps for your Google Product...

You can’t have a completely cloud based Google Chrome computer with no software without having an App store – so here’s Google’s Chrome Web Store.

Stay tuned for pictures of the new Google Chrome OS Notebook.

Amazing Staircases

Nicole — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:54:38 +0000

I was sent this email and had to share it. It is amazing how creative people can be with the most basic of things!

Check out these photos of amazing staircases:

TRY IT NOW!

Nicole — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:36:37 +0000

HireAHelper is proud to announce the immediate availability of the latest helper website. A couple of the new features include:

New Features:
Dashboard
Easier to reply to helper reviews
New travel fee settings
New calendar
Ability to add Non-HireAHelper jobs to schedule

Visit the dashboard and calendar to see how it is designed to make organizing and scheduling your jobs easier. Check out the audio and visual instructions we made for a few different pages.

Login to your account on www.HireAHelper.com and check out what else is new. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at helper-support@hireahelper.com.

A Lesson in Free Advertising: BlendTec

mikeglanz — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:13:52 +0000

For those of you who haven’t heard the story…

BlendTec developed a great blender and had a hard time getting the word out about it, so they made a bunch of videos of their blenders taking on random household items like rakes, coke cans, and even Tiki Torches.

The videos ended up on YouTube and their sales sky rocketed (Who wouldn’t want to watch someone put all sorts of large objects in an industrial strength blender.

BlendTec vs. Glow Sticks

The guys at PlumberSurplus were attending the Internet Retailer conference and happened to video this:

See the original Video Here.

It’s really great PR for both BlendTec as well as “The Surplus” as both will probably end up getting thousands of hits and brand recognition.

We’ve toyed with the idea of advertising on YouTube doing things like this, the problem is you can’t count on the spastic success of “hit” videos, regardless the instant success of the Will It Blend videos (and similar) will keep people trying for years to come.